June 19, 2016: Swimming across Duck Lake

I was planning to go to the B-93 Birthday Bash with Becky, but got up too late and it was supposed to be 90 degrees so we decided not to go.   I had been excited to go, but didn't want to get more sunburned.    Becky was fine either way.  

I was so excited when Josh said we would go to the beach.      We stayed inside for a bit and played on our electronic devices and then went down to Duck Lake State Park which I had never gone too.    At first, the water was cold, but I pinky swore I would go in the water.  Had a great time with Josh.   I swam across Duck Lake and back and impressed Josh.   It was the highlight of my day.  Actually,  hanging out with Josh always brings me happiness.     We had pizza for dinner and hung out.   I think it was a great weekend.

June 18, 2016: Grand Haven and Emma's Open House

Today, I walked across the street to the White Lake Arts and Crafts show and bought a crushable hat for $36.   Then, Josh and I decided to go to Grand Haven for breakfast and to see the sand castle contest.     We got to the restaurant and there was a 25 minute wait so we had lunch in the other room.  I picked a wet burrito and chicken enchiladas which was too filling for us.   We walked down to the city beach and I walked down to see the sand castles.  Josh waited in the shade by the beach house for me.     The people were working on them so there wasn't a lot to see.   It was a hot day so probably not one of my best ideas but I did make my 10,000 steps for the day.

In the afternoon, Mom and I went to my cousin, Emma Vanzanten's open house.   She invited 250 people.  They had pizza, pasta salad, veggies, strawberries, desserts, popcorn, slurpees, and cotton candy.   They went through 61 pizzas in the first hour.   We got to visit with Ken and Christi Kosheba,  Joe Zellar and his girlfriend, Deanna, Linda Thomas, Marnie,  Wick, and Brandon Carpenter.

Mom and I went shopping at Woodland Mall and then I went back to 

Whitehall.

 

June 17, 2016: Saylor Golf Fundraiser

Today, many of us didn't have to go to work, but worked at the annual Saylor Golf Fundraiser held at Chase Hammomd golf course.   I was a little nervous about what I would do as it was my first one.  I was real happy when I found out I was paired with Jackie Hodges,  who was a good friend of Grandpa Thomas.  She lives down the street from where my Grandpa lived.  We filled bags for the participants and put them on the golf carts. Then,  Dan Stout Jr. drove us to the tee at hole 17.   We got an easy job. 

We got served hot dogs or hamburgers, chips, cookies, and pop for lunch.   Got ice cream mid afternoon and then steak, cheesy potatoes, and green beans for an early dinner.   They had a raffle and I won a beer cooler on wheels filled with tshirts and baseball caps.   I was thrilled to win something.  They gave fold up chairs to those who didn't win anything which was nice.   

We were done around 3 p.m. So I went home and took a short nap.

Then, we went to the Taste of Muskegon.  I was still full from the golf outting so I just got a slice of hummus pizza and a strawberry smoothie.   We met Shari Resnick down there which was nice.

Went to Barnes  and Noble and gave Josh one of the t-shirts and baseball caps I won.  He came over my house and we hung out.  Then, I stayed at his house that night.

June 2, 2016: Kristin Saunder's Birthday

A bunch of us girls went to PT Nails to have pedicures and went out to Sports Page bar on Holton Rd to celebrate Kristin's 41st birthday.   We had a lot of fun together.   I bought her a prayer box from Francesca's.  I thought it would be perfect for her.  Food is cheap at the bar.  

May 30, 2016: The Deck with Josh

I thought it would be nice to take Josh out for lunch so he left it up to me where we would go.  I chose "The Deck" which is a seasonal restaurant out at Pere Marquette.  It was a nice, warm, sunny day so I thought it would work.    I don't think he was excited about being outdoors as his job is outdoors, but I tried.   I just enjoy his company.   Then, we went to Barnes and Noble for a bit.   Overall,  I had a great time spending it with him.

May 29, 2016: Grand Haven with Josh

Josh and I decided to go out to breakfast so he let me pick the place.  I chose Morning Star Cafe in Grand Haven.   We went early enough so only had a 10 minute wait.   We got a nice little table by the window.  We each got a meal and split it and then had key lime pie for dessert.  He paid for the meal which was nice.  He said I chose a great place.  Then, we walked out to the pier in Grand Haven which he had never done before which was nice.   It was in the low 70s and perfect for walking.  Saw many cute dogs along the way.  I miss my dog,  Maggie.  I used to bring her here all the time.    Then, we went to Meijer and found some camping supplies.  He's helping me make an ultra lite back pack for hiking.       Had mochas at Barnes.    I always enjoy hanging out with Josh.  He said it was his best Memorial Day as he ate a good breakfast, spent time with good company, and found me great deals on camping things.  

May 26, 2016: Bekky Short and Chance's Graduation

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I was invited to my friend Beth Alkema Short's daughter's graduation ceremony at Whitehall High School which is on White Lake Rd.    I still can't believe her oldest daughter is old enough to graduate from high school.  She wants to be an ophthalmologist.    She's already working at an eye doctor and taking classes at Muskegon Community College.   She will get her high school diploma paper and associates degree in another year.

Josh's friend, Chance, also graduated in the same class as Bekky.   He is going to Muskegon Community College in the fall. Josh was there for a short time and left as he couldn't get a seat.   I then met him at Barnes after the ceremony.